The Texas Kid’s GunRawhide Rio - 10/12/2004
In the early spring of 1984, I bought a brace of Allen Firearms Old Model .45s, probably the first ones to come into the Phoenix valley. Imported by Allen Firearms of Santa Fe, New Mexico, these Uberti made Colt Cousins were the very first of the black powder frame single actions and are the direct predecessors of the Cimarron Model P. more
The science of stage designWm. F. Coyote - 3/29/2002
A guide based on matches I have attended and hours spent gathering information from people such as Hipshot (EOT) and C. S. Fly Winter Range). more
Your First ShootDoc Shapiro - 3/25/2002
You've finally gotten most, or all, of the gear that you need together and are ready to go to your first shoot. But you've got some concerns. Will I be able to shoot the stages safely? What do I need to bring? Should I call the match director? Where is the closest shoot? How much ammo do I need? How are the matches run? Will I make a fool of myself? And I bet you have other questions too. more
Faster Shooting With Black PowderDoc Shapiro - 3/19/2002
Some time ago I was on a break at the Ambush at Indian Creek (a 3-day Cowboy shoot put on by the River Junction Shootist Society in Donegal, PA). I was standing around with a couple of other black powder shooters talking about black powder shooting. more
DECORUM AND STYLESam Hane - 3/6/2002
Get educated in handkissin' and tippin' the hat. You'll love this article by our cas-l pard Sam Hane. Enjoy it and make sure to pay him a visit at his Internet spread. more
Facts of lifeMarshal Halloway - 2/25/2002
It’s been a while since I've taken time to write a column here in Cas City. You see, I needed a break from life to do a major reality check. When doing a thing like that, certain issues and experiences become visualized in a new light. I like to share that with you… more
Wearin' Cowboy BootsPinto Being - 2/11/2002
Havin' worn boots nearly all of my walkin' life, I thought I'd have a go at explainin' what I know about 'em. more
Myth, Media & HatsThe cas-l outfit - 2/6/2002
A while back someone started a cas-l discussion of Myth and media related to the Cowboy Image. Pawnee Bill added some comments on its effect on the development of the "cowboy hat." more
